People that love to cook also love to spend money of various cooking utensils. While I am one to run out and get the newest and most popular kitchen tools, I usually find that they are not what they once seemed. After only a few days, these new and shiny tools end up in the useless areas of my kitchen. I usually never use them again.

There are many small kitchen appliances that have found their way to the far and shadowed corners of my kitchen. Despite this, there are some kitchen gadgets that I really feel that I couldn't live without. An example of one is the Oxo good grips. This is a mini chopper that is easy to use and handle and comes with a really handy non slip grip.

For an inexpensive way to make pesto, salsa or for chopping foods such as garlic, onions or nuts, consider a mini chopper. These can be found inexpensively and can be kept right on your countertop. Chopping is done in just seconds and, with a non-slip grip, how could you go wrong?

The Good Grips mini chopper by OXO makes mincing, dicing, or chopping garlic a snap. A simple press of the knob and the automated blades do all the work. The mini chopper also includes an internal bumper to absorb shock and reduce noise.

You can chop ingredients in the enclosed cup with its soft, non-slip grip, or remove the base and chop directly on a cutting board. A tab rotates inside the cup to prevent food from accumulating on the side walls. The entire blade cartridge can be removed from the chopper by simply unscrewing it, so cleaning is very easy. The blade is made symmetrical for ease of reassembly.

The oxo good grips mini chopper is a wonderful present for everyone that loves cooking. Its non slip grip and spoon make for a flexibility and a freedom of labor that can't be beat. You can chop to your hearts content anything you wish without making yourself smelly.